Plenary Session

GIS—Creating a more intelligent world

Location technology transforms geographic understanding into collective intelligence, connecting data, systems, and people to support smarter decisions for communities, organizations, and the planet.

Hear from visionary leaders

Gain insights from global leaders shaping the future of sustainability, resilience, and innovation. Learn how geographic thinking is guiding strategy at the highest levels.
See what’s possible with ArcGIS

Experience live demonstrations that reveal how ArcGIS connects data, analytics, and AI into a shared operating picture, turning complexity into clarity and insight into action.
Learn from your peers

Explore real‑world stories from organizations applying GIS every day to improve workflows and deliver measurable impact where it matters most.

Jack Dangermond

President | Esri

A landscape architect by training, Jack Dangermond founded Esri in 1969 with a vision that computer mapping and analysis could help design a better future. Under Jack’s leadership, that vision has continued to guide Esri in creating cutting-edge geographic information system (GIS) and geodesign technologies that are used in every industry to make a difference worldwide.

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Kristine Tompkins

President and cofounder | Tompkins Conservation

Kristine Tompkins is an American conservationist and former CEO of Patagonia, Inc. For over three decades, she has committed to protecting and restoring key ecosystems and biodiversity by creating national parks, bringing back wildlife, seeding activism, and creating economic vitality. 

Learn more about this year’s Keynote Speaker and her mission to create a more wild, beautiful, and equitable world.

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Special guests

Discover powerful examples of how organizations are using geospatial tools and location intelligence to address local and global challenges including government, energy, transportation, education and more.

Enjoy special presentations led by guests from the following organizations:

City of Allentown, Pennsylvania
NextEra Energy
Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (Italian Rail)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
National Weather Service
National Geographic Society

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Dates and location

July 13–17, 2026

San Diego Convention Center

111 W Harbor Drive | San Diego, CA 92101 | USA

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